So. Md Police News

Charles Co. CCSO Working with County Government Addressing Party Promoters Using Residential Properties

Charles County, MD… On June 1, at 7:30 p.m., patrol officers responded to Inheritance Drive in Brandywine following reports of an exceptionally large party, traffic complaints, and disorderly behavior. Upon arrival, officers observed approximately 200 cars parked on the street and in yards...

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Charles Co. Patrol officers arrest suspect in non-fatal shooting on Ravenglass Road in Waldorf

On May 25 at 1:36 a.m., patrol officers responded to Ravenglass Road in Waldorf for the report of a shooting. Upon their arrival, officers observed the residence had been shot several times. Several people were inside at the time and one adult male sustained a minor injury to his head, when he...

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Charles Co. Patrol officers recover narcotics and loaded stolen firearm during traffic stop

On May 28 at 1:58 a.m., Officer J. Gordon initiated a traffic stop in the 5100 block of Indian Head Highway in Indian Head for equipment violations on a vehicle. Upon contacting the driver, the officer noted the driver’s license was suspended. The officer also observed a bottle of cough syrup...

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Charles Co. Accidental injury at CCSO firearms range

On May 22 at 8:30 a.m., during a firearms training exercise, a Charles County Sheriff’s officer accidentally discharged his weapon, striking his leg and causing a flesh wound. Staff immediately applied first aid and summoned EMS from Hughesville VFD and Bel Alton VFD. The officer was transported...

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Charles Co. Student at Piccowaxen Middle School in possession of vapes and cannabis

On May 22, a school administrator at Piccowaxen Middle School reported to the school resource officer that a student was in possession of three vaping devices and a bag of cannabis. The SRO recovered the items, and the student was charged on a civil citation with possession of cannabis. The...

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Charles Co. Sgt. Phil Norris Honored as the 2023 Charles County Detention Center Correctional Officer of the Year

Charles County, MD…Charles County Sheriff Troy D. Berry and Director Ryan Ross of the Charles County Detention Center are pleased to announce that Sgt. Phil Norris ID#2610 was named the recipient of the 2023 Charles County Detention Center Correctional Officer of the Year award. Throughout his...

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Charles Co. Two Charles County Sheriff’s Officers Graduate from Northwestern University Program

Sheriff Troy D. Berry is pleased to announce the graduation of Charles County Sheriff’s Officers Lieutenant Charles “Chuck” Gass, Jr. and Lieutenant Kevin Conley (CCDC) from Northwestern University’s Center for Public Safety School of Police Staff and Command on May 17. The School of Police...

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Charles Co. Help needed locating missing juvenile who may be adult boyfriend

Charles County Sheriff’s detectives are seeking the public’s help in locating Patricia Castro, 15, of Waldorf who was last seen on March 28 in the 4100 block of Bluebird Drive in Waldorf. Family members believe she left on her own with her boyfriend, Jose Leon-Gutierrez who is approximately 19...

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Charles Co. Charles County Crime Solvers offering cash reward in reckless endangerment case

On May 18 at 8:50 p.m., officers responded to the 3400 block of Highgrove Drive in White Plains for the report of gunshots. When officers arrived, they did not locate anyone with gunshot wounds; however, it was discovered several shots were fired and one of the rounds struck a house with adults...

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Charles Co. Student Day Campers Wanted for Just Say No Camp

Our Just Say No Summer Camp is coming up July 29-31. The camp is being held at St. Charles High School starting at 0845 and ending at 2:30 p.m. Students must have their own transportation and the camp is FREE. Lunch will be provided. Students will be allowed to use the pool at St. Charles HS for...

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Charles Co. Warrant Fugitive Task Force Seeks Whereabouts of Suspect who Violated Bond Conditions

Charles County Sheriff’s investigators are seeking the whereabouts of Mack Lee Cleckley, age 40, of no fixed address. Cleckley has an active warrant for revocation of bond due to violating the conditions under which he was released. The facts of the case are as follows: In August 2023...

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Charles Co. Detectives identify and arrest suspect in armed robbery case

Detectives assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division have identified and arrested a man wanted in connection with an armed robbery case. On February 22, a male and a female entered a home improvement store on Jefferson Place in Waldorf. They picked up several items and approached a...

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Charles Co. Report of gunshots on Gallery Place being investigated

On May 16 at 3 p.m., officers responded to the 3000 block of Gallery Place in Waldorf for the report of the sound of multiple gunshots. When officers arrived, they canvassed the area but did not locate any victims; however, they did locate shell casings between two apartment buildings. Further...

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Charles Co. Student at Henry Lackey High School charged with destruction of property and possession of a concealed deadly weapon on school property

On May 16 at 6:40 a.m., officers responded to a home in the 6800 block of Arbor Lane in Bryans Road for the report of a vandalism in which a suspect slashed the tires of a vehicle and threw eggs on the house and car. Through further investigation, officers identified the suspect as a student at...

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Charles Co. Narcotics investigators recover guns and large quantity of fentanyl pills

On May 15, pursuant to an ongoing drug investigation, detectives assigned to the Narcotics Enforcement Section served a search warrant at a residence on Jameson Court in Indian Head. The subject of the investigation, Carlos Leon Baker, age 35, of Indian Head, was arrested on-site. During the...

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Charles Co. Report of sexual assault at John Hanson Middle School

On May 8, school administrators and the school resource officer were notified of a sexual assault that occurred yesterday at John Hanson Middle School. A preliminary investigation showed a student lured another student into a bathroom and groped and inappropriately touched the student. The...

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Charles Co. 2024 National Night Out Registration Form

National Night Out is Tuesday, August 6! To participate, please register! click here to view form:

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Charles Co. Multiple students involved in assault at Henry E. Lackey High School

On May 7 at 9:53 a.m., several students assaulted another student in a school hallway at Henry E. Lackey High School over a vape device. The students were separated, and the situation was de-escalated. One student was treated for minor injuries. The school resource officer has initiated an...

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Charles Co. Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision on St. Charles Parkway

On May 6 at 11:34 p.m., officers responded to the area of St. Charles Parkway and St. Ignatius Drive in Waldorf for the report of a single-vehicle collision. The Traffic Operations Unit was notified and responded to assume the investigation. A preliminary investigation revealed that the driver...

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Calvert Co. State Police blotter; Prince Frederick barrack; 10-APR-2024

Intoxicated Endangerment: On March 16, 2024, TFC Kreczmer responded to the area of 75 Main Street, Prince Frederick for the report of a large fire. While approaching the fire, a propane tank exploded. Contact was made with Robert Rice, 57-year-old male, who was observed with minor burn injuries...

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